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Press vs Shatter - What's the difference?

press | shatter | Related terms |

Press is a related term of shatter.


In lang=en terms the difference between press and shatter

is that press is to lay stress upon, emphasize while shatter is to dispirit or emotionally defeat.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between press and shatter

is that press is (obsolete) to print while shatter is (obsolete) to scatter about.

As nouns the difference between press and shatter

is that press is (lb) a device used to apply pressure to an item while shatter is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered.

As verbs the difference between press and shatter

is that press is (ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight while shatter is to violently break something into pieces.

Fling vs Shatter - What's the difference?

fling | shatter | Related terms |

Fling is a related term of shatter.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between fling and shatter

is that fling is (obsolete) a trifing matter; an object of contempt while shatter is (obsolete) to scatter about.

In lang=en terms the difference between fling and shatter

is that fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl while shatter is to dispirit or emotionally defeat.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between fling and shatter

is that fling is (archaic) to utter abusive language; to sneer while shatter is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered.

As nouns the difference between fling and shatter

is that fling is an act of throwing, often violently while shatter is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered.

As verbs the difference between fling and shatter

is that fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl while shatter is to violently break something into pieces.

Shatter vs Exhaust - What's the difference?

shatter | exhaust |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between shatter and exhaust

is that shatter is (obsolete) to scatter about while exhaust is (obsolete) exhausted; used up.

As verbs the difference between shatter and exhaust

is that shatter is to violently break something into pieces while exhaust is to draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely; as, to exhaust the water of a well; the moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation.

As nouns the difference between shatter and exhaust

is that shatter is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered while exhaust is a system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.

As an adjective exhaust is

(obsolete) exhausted; used up.

Shrivels vs Shatter - What's the difference?

shrivels | shatter |


As verbs the difference between shrivels and shatter

is that shrivels is (shrivel) while shatter is to violently break something into pieces.

As a noun shatter is

(archaic) a fragment of anything shattered.

Shatter vs Splatter - What's the difference?

shatter | splatter |


In lang=en terms the difference between shatter and splatter

is that shatter is to dispirit or emotionally defeat while splatter is to spatter (something or somebody).

As verbs the difference between shatter and splatter

is that shatter is to violently break something into pieces while splatter is to splash; to scatter; to land or strike in an uneven, distributed mess.

As nouns the difference between shatter and splatter

is that shatter is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered while splatter is an uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact.

Shatter vs Collapse - What's the difference?

shatter | collapse |


In lang=en terms the difference between shatter and collapse

is that shatter is to dispirit or emotionally defeat while collapse is to pass out and fall to the floor or ground, as from exhaustion or other illness; to faint.

As verbs the difference between shatter and collapse

is that shatter is to violently break something into pieces while collapse is to fall down suddenly; to cave in.

As nouns the difference between shatter and collapse

is that shatter is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered while collapse is the act of collapsing.

Dabs vs Shatter - What's the difference?

dabs | shatter |


As nouns the difference between dabs and shatter

is that dabs is while shatter is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered.

As verbs the difference between dabs and shatter

is that dabs is (dab) while shatter is to violently break something into pieces.

Shatter vs Raze - What's the difference?

shatter | raze |


In transitive terms the difference between shatter and raze

is that shatter is to dispirit or emotionally defeat while raze is to scrape as if with a razor.

Overpower vs Shatter - What's the difference?

overpower | shatter |


In transitive terms the difference between overpower and shatter

is that overpower is to render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc while shatter is to dispirit or emotionally defeat.

As a noun shatter is

a fragment of anything shattered.

Shatter vs Torn - What's the difference?

shatter | torn |


As verbs the difference between shatter and torn

is that shatter is to violently break something into pieces while torn is (rip, rend, speed).

As a noun shatter

is (archaic) a fragment of anything shattered.

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